About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Perception Function Owner to drive the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of perception functions across our ADAS portfolio. In this leadership role, you’ll serve as the key link between product strategy, platform development, customer programs, and senior leadership. You will ensure alignment of perception functionality across multiple vehicle programs while building organizational capability, technical excellence, and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers and project teams regarding ADAS perception functions
• Drive alignment of customer expectations, feature performance, and system behavior throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead analysis, triage, and resolution of customer-reported issues and tickets, including root cause analysis
• Work closely with algorithm and platform teams to ensure timely issue resolution
• Participate in vehicle testing activities (track, road, fleet), supporting debugging and KPI validation
• Ensure perception performance meets defined KPIs and compliance requirements (e.g. NCAP, GSR)
• Act as the primary interface between customer programs and platform development teams
• Support release planning and execution toward customer programs
• Collaborate with system, integration, and verification teams
• Support data collection activities driven by project validation needs

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 4+ years of experience as Function Owner, Systems Engineer, or similar role within ADAS
• Strong experience in customer-facing roles and project delivery
• Experience with issue tracking, debugging, and root cause analysis
• Solid understanding of ADAS systems and perception technologies
• Experience with vehicle testing and system validation
• Knowledge of automotive standards (e.g. ASPICE, ISO 26262)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
• Experience from OEM projects and SOP delivery
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Git, Jenkins
• Programming or scripting experience (C/C++, Python, MATLAB)
• Driver’s license

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with customers and cutting-edge ADAS technology
• Hands-on involvement in vehicle programs and testing
• A collaborative environment bridging platform development and real-world applications
• Career development in a fast-growing technology domain

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW! 

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